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Originally Posted by Charger
Does wearing tri-shorts or other spandex type of swimsuits help much? I figure before my first triathlon I'll pick up a pair, but does it matter that much when training? I'd rather not look like sissy if it doesn't get me much.
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Just food for thought from a guy who has never used em, and hasen't done many triathlons.
When you get to the race, if you are not wearing them you will be in the minority. They are common as dirt at a triathlon, you won't look like a sissy wearing them.
So from that perspective using them is no trouble, and if you are planning on racing in them, you should train in them as well. Makes little sense to train in something that will be a lot different than what you will be wearing come race day.
And one last thought, that is easy to say and harder to do. If you are worried about how you look at the pool during training. Screw it, you are there for you, not for the looky loos.